Nurse Practitioner

Select how often (in days) to receive an alert: Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant: Duke Radiation Oncology Inpatient Consult Service/Outpatient Work Arrangement: Requisition Number: 271020 Regular or Temporary: Regular Location: Durham, NC, US, 27710 Date: Jul 22, 2026 As a part of Duke Health’s outpatient clinic network, you will enjoy competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits plans, convenient work hours, and many opportunities for career advancement. Become a part of a team that values and invests in you. Duke Advanced Practice Highlights: The nation’s first Physician Assistant Program was created at Duke in 1965 and is consistently ranked No. 1 in the country. The Duke School of Nursing is consistently ranked as one of the top nursing schools and their MSN and DNP programs offers eight advanced practice registered nurse majors and specialty certifications, as well as post master’s certificates and certification alignment programs. Commitment to ongoing learning for APPs through annual CME funding and access to high-quality Duke CME offerings including APP Grand Rounds and a professional advancement program. APPs are leaders in multiple arenas within Duke. Duke offers APPs opportunities to practice within team based integrative care in a tremendous variety of specialties. APPs are expected to work to top of scope in order to contribute to Duke’s missions which include clinical practice, education, and research. Practice locations can include Duke Health’s three hospitals or over 140 primary care and specialty care clinics throughout North Carolina. Job locations Duke Cancer Center - 20 Medicine Circle - Durham, NC; Duke University Hospital - 2301 Erwin Rd, Durham, NC We are seeking an Advanced Practice Provider to join our Duke Department of Radiation Oncology team at the Duke Cancer Center as well as Duke University Hospital both located in Durham, NC to provide direct patient care services in collaboration with a multidisciplinary team to support our inpatient consult service and outpatient clinic. Job hours Primary hours will be flexible (possibility of four 10-hour shifts or five 8-hour shifts) to meet the needs of the patients. Experience Prefer candidates with work experience caring for Radiation Oncology or Oncology patients: 1+ years as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant or 2+ years as a Registered Nurse Job Duties and Responsibilities Work collaboratively with designated physicians to evaluate and diagnose oncologic and medical problems and prescribe necessary treatment and services for Radiation Oncology patients Elicit detailed and accurate patient histories, conduct physical exams, order appropriate diagnostic imaging and tests to evaluate patient condition, and formulate appropriate treatment plans Provide education to patients and caregivers regarding the diagnosis, treatment plan, and the risks, benefits, side effects, and logistics of radiation treatment Assess for and manage acute and late radiation-related effects Chart patient progress maintaining detailed and accurate health records Communicate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure appropriate coordination of care Participate in education of new staff, students, and residents Maintain up to date clinical and professional knowledge via approved CME Protect patient confidentiality, maintain ethics, and abide by North Carolina laws and Duke Health System policies Attend program required meetings Maintain institutional requirements for compliance Job Eligibility Requirements Education Nurse Practitioners:Work requires completion of an accredited Nurse Practitioner program, with a Master's degree in Nursing. Physician Assistants:Completion of an accredited Physician Assistant program. A Bachelor's degree required; Master's degree strongly preferred. Certification BLS required. License Nurse Practitioners:Must have current or compact RN licensure in the state of North Carolina. National certification as a NP required. Physician Assistants:Must be licensed in the state of NC and be certified as a Physician Assistant by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants. DEA license required. Duke is an Affirimate Action/Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing employment opportunity without regard to an individual's age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or veteran status. Duke aspires to create a community built on collaboration, innovation, creativity, and belonging. Our collective success depends on the robust exchange of ideas—an exchange that is best when the rich diversity of our perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences flourishes. To achieve this exchange, it is essential that all members of the community feel secure and welcome, that the contributions of all individuals are respected, and that all voices are heard. All members of our community have a responsibility to uphold these values. Essential Physical Job Functions: Certain jobs at Duke University and Duke University Health System may include essential job functions that require specific physical and/or mental abilities. Additional information and provision for requests for reasonable accommodation will be provided by each hiring department. Nearest Major Market: Durham Nearest Secondary Market: Raleigh Read more about Duke’s commitment to affirmative action and nondiscrimination at hr.duke.edu/eeo. #J-18808-Ljbffr